ID solutions provider Cross Match Technologies, has become one of the first biometrics manufacturers to receive Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act approval for its fingerprint, palm and full-hand live scan systems. Palm Beach Gardens–Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a global provider of biometric identity solutions, has been awarded SAFETY Act designation and certification by the […]

With the recent addition of Texas A&M, Corpus Christi, bringing to 85 the number of schools utilizing Higher One’s OneDisburse Refund Management system, the company reports that some 328,000 students are now using Higher One services. In addition, account usage has increased by 37% since January, 2007. New Haven, CT—Higher One, a technology-driven financial services […]

Datastrip DSVIIs handheld identity verification devices are being integrated with Aware Inc.’s NISTPack biometric software suite. The NISTPack enables the DSVIIs to capture and submit fingerprint records that meet electronic fingerprint transmission specification standards for instant ID verification that is compatible with state and federal automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS). NISTPack enables the DSVII to […]

Mobilisa, Inc. has been awarded several contracts by the Air Force District of Washington, D.C. (AFDW) for ID card scanning equipment and support at its military bases. Mobilisa’s DEFENSE ID®, an advanced ID card system, uses a mobile, handheld computer scanner to check ID cards presented at any point of entry. The information is then […]

ImageWare Systems® announced an addition to its IWS™ Biometric Passport product family. It’s Biometric Identity Vetting for Passports is a commercial off-the-shelf product that provides passport issuance agencies the capability to conduct biometric passport applicant vetting, fraud screening and enhanced reporting while working within their current system. Some of the enhanced features include: facial recognition […]

ImageWare Systems® announced an addition to its IWS™ Biometric Passport product family. It’s Biometric Identity Vetting for Passports is a commercial off-the-shelf product that provides passport issuance agencies the capability to conduct biometric passport applicant vetting, fraud screening and enhanced reporting while working within their current system. Some of the enhanced features include: facial recognition […]

Due to mixed performance results from designing and deploying facial recognition systems in difficult environmental conditions, SecurLinx has developed a Framework for effective testing in the laboratory and in real world settings. Settings such as sport venues or transportation hubs which have variable lighting can be tested. The field toolkit can measure these changes in […]

UKvisas has placed an order with Cross Match Technologies for 1,385 of its L-Scan® Guardian™ fingerprint scanners. The Guardian scanners will be placed in UK overseas missions, including embassies and consulates. The contract is worth $4.4 million. The device allows the collection of high quality fingerprints in only a few seconds, and meets international standards […]

Security directors and those responsible for physical access control systems (PACS) within government agencies have a new resource to help them choose the right path to accept FIPS 201 compliant credentials–a new white paper, developed by the Smart Card Alliance Physical Access Council in collaboration with the Open Security Exchange (OSE), Security Industry Association (SIA) […]

BIO-key’s fingerprint identification system has been selected by Radiant Systems for integration into its biometrically enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals. With the BIO-key fingerprint biometric solution integrated into the POS terminal, ID cards and passwords are replaced with the touch of an employee’s or customer’s finger to positively establish their identity to the POS […]